This is our go to Sushi restaurant. Great lunch and Happy Hour Specials…read more My son insisted on lunch at "The Zu" for his birthday today. He had the new Waygu Beef Surf and Turf Roll. Real Waygu from Japan!!! It was outstanding. Gavin the Manager is always a great host. Go there and enjoy!

Always great food. Culmination of multiple visits;…read more Alex is our Man, his service is exceptional, helpful, pleasant & friendly. Today we had Klara as our server; very good server. What a smile! Klara visited the table immediately asking for the drink order, returned for the appetizer or dinner request, he timing & efficiency is top not notch. Restaurant was fairly empty on arrival, a large group came in, a few other tables filled up, Klara handled it solo! Great job, awesome food & stunning server.

Cheaper AND better than the big name sushi places. Sushi is where this place really shines. Do…read moreyourself a favor too, and get a side of the rangoons. I've been coming here for over a decade. They used to be the cheapest sushi around by a large margin. They're not as cheap as they used to be, but their prices are still noticeably better than you'll find at any of the bigger name sushi places around for the "standard" sushi (specialty or fried rolls are probably still on the cheaper side of comparable price, but again, better tasting.) I haven't strayed from the sushi too many times, I mean they do offer a full normal menu though. The non-sushi items are good. The regular food is hit or miss, either they're *really* good or they're a mark above average, the prices aren't bad so whatever non-sushi item you get I think is worth the price. But it's not what I come here for. Service has always been great. I've never asked, but I think the lady that owns the place is often the one waiting tables, and she is very nice. Place is quite small, the outdoor seating is nice if the weather allows. Not a ton of seating and the place is always pretty full--not surprisingly. But I've never had to wait more than a couple minutes for a table.

We had some friends recommend this place, but unfortunately it was not that great. I saw a little…read moreless than mediocre. We came from my husband's birthday because he loves loves sushi. So I have to say he does know his sushi. He didn't even eat all of it. That tells you something. He said it wasn't that fresh and he would definitely not go back there's way better places for sushi fresh sushi. It looked really pretty though.

Service was good and prompt. Food was fresh and made to…read moreorder And wonderful portions. Also had great flavor would recommend giving it a try.

Simple: DISGUSTING- someone call the health department. My own guilt not and people pleasing got…read morethe best of me first time in years I had to spit the food out this please is so dirty and gross the lady just puts things in the microwave and sprinkles garlic salt on top then was shocked when she came back as noticed we spit the food out (respectfully) and proceeds to bring me out more food that I didn't order to try which looked and smelled rotten Seriously I can't believe this place hasn't been shut down by the city

Managed to snag a reservation on a busy Friday night around 7:30. Pulled into the lot and they…read morehave valet which is nice but was able to find an empty spot right in front so didn't need it. The place was buzzing with loud electronic music and tons of people dining -- I think because the ceiling is so high the noise is amplified. Because it was so busy it took a while for the server to come over but he did with waters which was nice but then the menus are all on QR codes -- which is annoying because it is hard to look at everything and because the menu is very confusing it would have been nice to see everything on paper. The menu is confusing because the selections are very odd -- I thought it was a mexican-asian/sushi fusion restaurant -- which I guess it is but it was still really hard to create the best food experience when I couldn't see everything available. My friend was hungry so she immediately put in an order for calamari and I was being called to order the blood orange margarita slushie. When the margarita came it was like nothing I have ever seen before. It looked more like a milkshake or like a creamsicle. I dove in thinking it would be too sweet but it was actually quite delicious and I sucked it back in a second! Also I put in an order for the edamame which sounded really good in the description -- "woodfired" and spicy miso butter -- but when they came they were really spicy and the woodfired element was making me cough, strangely enough -- I couldn't finish them! Finally after waiting forever we got the drinks and apps. It then took another 15 minutes to order our food. Again it was busy and my friend and I were catching up so it wasn't a big deal. We wanted a fairly light dinner so we just ordered one roll -- the Fuego, which had yellowtail and a whitefish, chili, cilantro and cucumber plus a pico de gallo on top -- it was very flavorful -- although a bit spicy for those who are spice wimps like me. Overall, thought it was a good meal but wasn't blown away.

Food was flawless, but the service (on the night I went) was pretty bad. The guy at the bar was…read moreabout to get off, showed zero interest and then didn't say anything just left and a new girl took over, who also didn't seem like she wanted to be there. Food was prepared flawlessly but they brought my sides out a whole 10 mins before my steak arrived. Ambiance was low lit, cool vibe, reminded me of TOCA interior

6/8/26 A visit to one of Scottsdale's trendy Restaurants…read more There has been allot of buzz around the Roko Akor, great marketing, Wagu dumpling, Flame seared Stakes, Seafood and Sushi offerings in an attractive Scottsdale resort area where both Arizona visitors and locals enjoy staycations for Golf and fun. It's well placed amounst popular resorts, endless choices of golf courses, high end shopping, Spas and other eateries. For our of state visitors it is located in an area that provides a great destination for conferences and vacation launching point to enjoy what Scottsdale has to offer. Parking 5/5 There is a great turn-about like drop off near the front door I took advantage of. Other semi private parking is located along the west and south in front and behind the restaurant. Ambiance 5/5++ After passing through the foyer, you're greeted by staff receptionists who quickly get your experience started. The restaurant opens up to a large open dining space that includes an impressive "baresk" wrap around serving counter which allows guests to experience and interact with the kitchen staff. Adjacent to the main dining area is a very trendy wraparound bar and a little more intimate lounge with tables for guest meetups, date nights, after business meetings or relax after playing 18 holes at a nearby course. Facing the bar is the wine cellar, a floor to ceiling long glass presentation of their collection. There is a separate special event room in the back for hosting private dinners with special event reservations. Tonight this room was reserved for Yelp's "Elite All-Stars" and hosted by the Roka-Akar and the wonderful Phoenix Yelp Community Manager (CM) Francheska J, I popped my head in to say hello to her and she was kind enough to give me some merch. Congratulations to Roka-Akor for launching this beautiful Resturant in Scottsdale and to Yelp and Francheska for putting on a great experience for your Elite All-Stars! Gent your trendy on my friends-SYOY!

Popped over to the bar before an event and appreciated Juju's kindness and service. So warm and…read morewelcoming! I enjoyed the tart grapefruit juice before dinner. I overheard a special on oysters so look forward to returning for that. Would love if they'd bring an NA bubbly in the future and consider bringing back the bar sushi omakase. It was my favorite choice on the menu! And Manager a Wesley is hands down one of the most special parts about this place. What a fun and charming personality! Fantastic staff who make you feel welcome!

I had dinner there tonight! First time. Excellent- food delicious…read moreI love sushi and this is the place for me now. I highly recommend!

I've been wanting to try this place for a couple months since driving by on a Sunday but they're…read morenot open on Sundays which is when I'm typically in the area. I'm glad I finally got to try it. Price is a bit high for the options you get, $30 for all you can eat dinner menu, extra $10 to include the premium roll options. We did not do that and instead ordered mostly appetizers and 2 rolls, the Zesty Roll and a roll that had tuna, avocado and cream cheese. Both were good but the zesty roll was really delicious! It had a pop of lemon that was absolutely delightful. I was worried it would be spicy but it wasn't. Everything came together perfectly with this roll. I would definitely get it again! The appetizers we ordered were the seaweed salad, cucumber salad, and house salad which were all great and flavorful. The Miso soup was a little bit bland and lukewarm. The pot stickers were a little bit overdone. I found myself wanting a little bit of rice with it but that's personal preference. Overall I would give this place four stars but I would have rated it higher if they included nigiri options on the all you can eat. $30 not including nigiri I think is too expensive. I was sad that there was nobody inside. We basically had the whole place to ourselves, and I would love to see this place survive because the staff were so kind and lovely, very warm and attentive. If they added more appetizer options and nigiri to the menu I would go back at the $30 price point but probably not at the 40. I love that they didn't overdo rice on their rolls. I would give food quality four stars, staff five stars, overall value for the cost based on the diversity of options average but that can be improved if they add more selections to the menu.

I have been wanting to try this restaurant for the longest time and so glad I finally got to last…read moreFriday at lunch time. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful and feels very upscale. It's probably the fanciest Chinese restaurant I've been to in AZ. The lunch menu is excellent and quite impressive! There are 8 entrees to choose along with a side for only $20. What's crazy is that a full size seafood and wagyu beef belly jjampong is a side! They're regularly $24 so it's a crazy deal to get an additional entree!! We ordered seafood jjampong and wagyu beef jjampong as sides and genghis khan beef and chili garlic fried chicken as mains. The jjampong had that great umami taste without the oiliness that's unavoidable at other restaurants. The ingredients felt very premium and fresh. Ghengis khan beef pieces were very generous and tender with a savory sauce. Chili garlic chicken was a tad salty for me but had great crisp. Service was impeccable and one you'd expect from an upscale restaurant. I can't wait to go back to try other dishes from the lunch menu. I also want to try their happy hour that's available everyday from 4-7PM. All the food items are only $7 and variety looks amazing.

I came here with my friend for lunch to celebrate her birthday. It was my first time here, and the…read moreplace is huge! The front entrance doesn't really match the size of the restaurant, though. It looks surprisingly small compared to how big the place is inside. The restaurant is decorated with lots of red, lanterns, and even a giant fortune cookie. The food is a mix of Chinese and Korean dishes, but it's definitely more Americanized Asian food. We ordered from their Lunch Combo Special. My friend got the Chili Garlic Fried Chicken and the Seafood Jjampong without shrimp because she's allergic to it. I got the Chili Garlic Shrimp with fried rice. When our server found out it was my friend's birthday, she told us we could choose a complimentary dessert from the menu, which was so nice! My friend picked the Glazed Sweet Potato with Lemon Sorbet. The lunch combos were huge. My friend was already so full after eating the jjampong that she had to take the chicken home. I really liked my shrimp and fried rice. They were so tasty that I finished everything! We also really enjoyed the Glazed Sweet Potato with Lemon Sorbet. The refreshing lemon sorbet paired perfectly with the sweet, warm glazed sweet potato. I try, I review, and I might come back again to try something else.

Miso soup 10/10 Spicy tune crispy rice 11/10 very good and…read morefresh Amigo roll- add lemon slices- SO GOOD

They didn't "crush" it for us. Came here for early dinner,…read more4:45pm. We ordered the salmon jaw, it wasn't grilled but deep fried, not what I expected. Ordered the ramen, the noodles clumped together and asked it to be replaced, just the noodles. By the time I got the re-do, my soup was now cold and the noodles still clumpy!!! I can do a better job prepping my noodles at home, so very disappointing. The sushi rolls were just ok, first time seeing my eating partner not finishing his ordered sushi. Ambiance is good enough. The service is ok, nothing to write home about. Didn't check back with us after we pointed out the problem with the clumpy noodles. I never had noodles in a restaurant that served it like that, but there's a first for everything. Food wasn't worth the photo, but I should have taken one of the clumpy noodles.

Absolutely some of the best Korean bbq I've had in Arizona! The selection of panchans were…read moredelicious.. The best was the kim chee and potato salad which had great flavor.. Service was excellent and our server was attentive to our needs. Loved the ambiance of this traditional BBQ restaurant.

I came to Sizzle Korean BBQ in Phoenix because of its excellent Yelp reviews, and I can definitely…read moresee why people enjoy the atmosphere. It's located in an outdoor shopping center, and although the restaurant is on the smaller side, the interior design and decor reminded me of many of the Korean BBQ restaurants back home in California. It felt cozy and authentic. This is not an all-you-can-eat restaurant. We ordered the Small Beef Combo, 2 side of rice, Korean dumplings, and the strawberry basil lemonade. The only unlimited items are the traditional Korean side dishes. We were served five different banchan along with two salads. While they didn't bring every available side dish, the ones we received were actually very good. Unfortunately, the service is what ruined the experience for me. Our server, Huy, was also serving my friends' family seated at the table next to us. They had ordered the same Small Beef Combo. When Huy started grilling our brisket, he accidentally dropped one of our slices of meat onto the floor. He paused, clearly noticed it, and so did everyone at our table. However, there was no apology, no acknowledgment, and no offer to replace the piece. He simply continued cooking as if nothing had happened. A few moments later, he placed a Prime Ribeye on our grill. I told him we hadn't ordered that cut--it belonged to my friends' table. He then picked up the entire plate of raw ribeye from our grill and transferred it to their table. Even though they were our friends sitting right next to us, that didn't seem like proper food handling. When I mentioned the mix-up, he simply said the kitchen had made a mistake. Again, there was no apology. Toward the end of the meal, it seemed like Huy realized I was unhappy, but he never addressed either incident. The missing piece of brisket wasn't a significant financial loss, and the food itself was good. My disappointment was with the service. Mistakes happen in every restaurant. What matters is acknowledging them, apologizing, and making a reasonable effort to make things right. A simple apology and replacing the dropped piece of meat would have completely changed my impression. Because of the service, I don't plan on returning, which is unfortunate because the food and atmosphere were otherwise enjoyable.

This review is strictly for the food as I ordered through Uber Eats. I didn't step food into the…read moreresturant or have interaction with the employees. I like that they use purple rice for all the sushi here, it's healthy and also adds a bit to the flavor. Fish is fresh and portion sizes are generous - I mean that in a way that the rolls and sushi fill you up quite quickly without the rolls being too large in size. The balance between fish and rice is a solid ratio, although I'll say that everything started to taste quiet similar after a while and I couldn't really differentiate between the different rolls. Anyways, overall a solid sushi spot in Scottsdale, AZ. Mt Fuji Roll- Love that they top with raw scallop! Yellowtail Carpaccio - Fresh and vibrant, jalapeno adds a nice kick Havana Roll - The mango brings brightness to the roll 5 Nigiri & Crazy Roll - Value combo, the bluefin tuna quality is good

My husband surprised me with a date night at Kodo Sushi. It was my first time eating here, but had…read moreheard him talking about it many times in the past. Upon arrival, the place doesn't look like anything special. It's inside a strip mall, and looks mediocre. However, do not judge too soon. Once you get inside, everything is well laid out & it's very nice. It was busy when we went in on a Friday night, BUT we got seated quicker than estimated- which is always a win! I was not happy with where we were seated, as it was facing the wall in the small bar area. We are people watchers by nature, so it's always fun to be in a spot where we can look around the room effortlessly. However, it wasn't the end of the world and I certainly didn't want to wait any longer, the food looked wonderful & I was starving! I do not remember exactly which rolls we got, but... all of them were EXCELLENT!! Everything was undoubtedly fresh, and made with quality ingredients. I thought the black rice was really neat! I've never seen that before. The waitstaff were very friendly and accommodating. It took no time at all to get our orders out, which was impressive considering that the place was packed near capacity! As we left, all of the sushi pros behind the glass thanked us for coming in and wished us a great rest of our evening. I thought that was very kind. It's not very often that you find a whole line of people stopping what they are doing to wish you well on your way out of their establishment. All in all, 10/10 experience! I would recommend this place to anyone who loves Sushi!